English Department Ascot Hat Contest

Ascot is a small town in England. Ascot racecourse is one of the leading racecourses in the UK. Should you want to attend Royal Ascot, a hat is a must. And that is why the English Department is inviting you to take part in the Ascot Hat Contest. Are you feeling creative? Here is how you can take part.

Check these out for inspiration!
Royal Ascot Most Impressive Hats
The Craziests Hats 


YOU CAN NOW VOTE FOR THE BEST HATS HERE .THESE ARE THE CATEGORIES. Send me an email with your votes.

JUNIOR: Vote two hats:

•  Most British
• Most Spanish

SENIOR: vote one

LISTENING: Ted Talks B1E

Listening Assignment
You have written, you have read, you have spoken, so now it's time to listen.
Go to TedTalks,  browse through different topics and choose a talk you find interesting. Listen to it and then send me a brief summary of about 70 words explaining :
a) what it its about
b) why you chose it


DEADLINE: Friday 31st

PROJECT:Comparing Countries B1F B2D

The Coronavirus Pandemic: How does the situation in Spain compare to that in other countries?

In this project you are going to compare the situation in Spain to the situation in another country.

Choose an English speaking country, read and watch the news about that country for a few days.

Then choose one or more aspects and compare them with what is happening in Spain.



Here are some ideas:

• How do the two countries compare or differ in their response to the coronavirus pandemic?
• Problems they face
• Economic impact
• People's responses, initiatives...
• Impact on domestic and international politics
• Media coverage
• Your own ideas

Work in groups  of three. Once you have done your research, write an article of about 250 words comparing the two countries. You must also do a brief presentation to the rest of the group.

Deadlines:
Written article:  May 4th
Presentations: B2D starting May 5th       B1F starting May 8th

You Clap for Me Now

The NY Times Film Club B1F B2D

 Choose a short documentary film from the  NY Times Film Club - scroll down, there are plenty to choose from.


Watch and answer the following questions :

1.  What messages, emotions or ideas stood out for you?
2. What connections can you make between this film and your own life or experience? Why? Does this film remind you of anything else you’ve read or seen? If so, how and why?

 

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 Send your answers by the 23rd April. Don't forget to write the title of the video.

Optional:You can also post a public comment  on the NY Times Learning Network by clicking on the comment button. You can also read other students' comments.

LOCKDOWN DIARIES B1E

 Let me hear from you...


A speaking assignment this time. Send an audio recording of about 2 minutes - or  longer if you wish.

It has  been over a month now. How are you coping? What is a day like for you? What do you miss? What's the best part  - and don't say not going to school! Don't forget to tell me who you are(name & group)
Deadline:22nd April

THE GREAT GATSBY updated (B1F)

Now that you know a little about the Roaring Twenties, it is time to start reading THE GREAT GATSBY, considered  the most American of stories, a masterpiece, the great American novel, an American classic, a timeless classic, ...

Below are the questions for the first three chapters. Download and mail them to me. Remember to send them as a word document and please read and check spelling before sending.

CHAPTERS 1-3 Questions send by Tuesday 24th March

CHAPTERS 4-7 Questions send by Monday 20th April
 

As the previous assignment, this is part of your 20%! 
Don't forget to do the exercises in unit 4!

Suggested articles
La lección de los años veinte 

De todo aquello  hace ya 100 años.

TENSE REVIEW B1E

Check your answers  UNIT 5 REVIEW Key 

Once you have checked and corrected your mistakes, you are ready for some extra practice.

Tense revision : Active/Passive mixed 
No rush, you're on holiday! You have up to Wed 15th to send them.

I'll be posting the key here after the Easter break.

Tense revision : Active/Passive mixed KEY



And don't forget you can find some more practice on the  1º BACHILLERATO tab.